Honor of Kings: Liu Bang guide

Liu Bang entered the Honor of Kings’ global server. Here’s a guide on how to master the rebel leader.
Honor of Kings’ resident rebel leader has arrived on the official global server. Liu Bang has planted his foot on the Hero’s Gorge to start his conquest with his affinity for protecting his allies.

The rebel leader has the ability to CC his enemy while giving him and his team survivability with his ultimate and first skill. While he is an adept tank, he also can dish a significant amount of havoc if focused on his damage-dealing capabilities.

Passive – Royal Ambition
Liu Bang gains one mark every second up to four marks. He expends all accumulated marks when he auto attacks. Each mark gives his auto attack 70-140 (+10% Magical Attack) magical damage. While at four marks, Liu Bang’s basic attacks become a ranged attack and deal 280-550 (+100% Physical Attack)(+40% Magical Attack) magical damage.

Skill 1: Dominator’s Shield
Liu Bang gains a shield that negates 600-1200(+18% extra Health) damage for 5 seconds. On expiration, the shield detonates and deals 600-1200(+80% Magical Attack) magical damage to nearby enemies. He can also use the skill again after 1.5 seconds to detonate it early. If the shield is broken, it will only deal 50% of the damage.

Skill 2: Staggering Charge
The rebel leader dashes 275-550 in the target direction, dealing 300 (up to 600 depending on the skill level)(+40% Magical Attack) to 600 (up to 1,200 depending on the skill level)(+80% Magical Attack) magical damage to enemies in his path depending on the charge time, and stunning them for 0.75 seconds. Liu Bang can charge this skill for up to 1 second. If the charge is cancelled or interrupted, the cooldown of this skill will be reduced by 40%.

Ultimate: Battlefield Command
His ultimate is the bread and butter of Liu Bang’s utility on the battlefield. Liu Bang selects a teammate and starts channelling in place, providing the teammate with a shield that negates 480 (up to 960 depending on the skill level)(+12% extra Health) to 960 (up to 1920 depending on the skill level)(+24% extra Health) damage. After 2.2 seconds, he teleports to the teammate.

Upon arriving, Liu Bang gains 30% movement speed and restores 300 (for up to 600)(+8% extra health) Health to himself and nearby teammates. He also fully charges Staggering Charge and keeps it charged for 10 seconds.

He can end the channelling early, after 0.4 seconds. If he ends it early, he will teleport instantly to the teammate, remove their shield, and deal 200 (up to 400 depending on the skill level)(+40% Magical Damage) to 400 (up to 800 depending on the skill level)(+80% Magical Attack) magical damage to nearby enemies. However, he and his team will not gain the recovery effect.

The longer the channelling, the stronger the shield and damage he deals when he cancels the channelling early.

How to play Liu Bang
Liu Bang’s early game consists of him bullying his opponent out of lane with his stun, shield and auto attack. Never go all-in when using Liu Bang as his opponent’s capabilities might outshine him. Focus on getting level four early as his power spikes to a roof, as he can instantly help with ganks without leaving his lane.

Liu Bang’s bread and butter is his ultimate Battlefield Command. Proper usage of his ultimate can quickly turn the tide of a battle, as he can turn a two-on-one gank into a level playing field. This skill also gives him a global presence as he can split the opposition to his side and quickly join the fights if necessary. Liu Bang needs a clear understanding of the game to be used appropriately, as all his skills offer much utility but lack specialization.

Liu Bang’s utility and versatility stem from his global presence. While he didn’t offer anything extraordinary, he is a safe pick for players to improve their game sense while playing in clash lane. You can check out this Augran guide if you want a more ganking and all-in-oriented fighter in Honor of Kings.